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The Virginia Defamation Law Blog's title: The Virginia Defamation Law Blog — Published by Reston Defamation Attorney — Virginia Slander & Libel Lawyer — Lee E. Berlik

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Association with Controversial Figures Held Not Defamatory

In a recent decision underscoring the limits of defamation law in political contexts, a federal district court dismissed defamation claims brought by the American Conservative Union and its foundation against former empl...


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Accusations of Sexual Abuse Held Protected by Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine

The ecclesiastical abstention doctrine traces its roots to Supreme Court precedent holding that the First Amendment secures a sphere of institutional autonomy for religious organizations. Under this jurisprudence, churches enjoy freedom fr...


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Truth, as Defense, Must Match Defamatory Sting

Truthful statements are generally not actionable as defamation. A substantially true statement that is factually accurate in all material respects and that


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Misleading Press Release Results in Defamation Claim

Few workplace experiences are more demoralizing than being unfairly blamed by a superior for a mistake that was not one’s own, particularly when the error in fact originated with the supervisor. The injustice becomes especially acute when the supervisor or the employer has ready access to the media and the capacity to shape public perception through official press releases. W...


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Legislative Immunity Only Protects Legislative Acts

Among the types of statements protected from defamation claims by an absolute privilege are statements made in connection with the proceedings of bodies creating legislation. Earlier today, the...


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